The Penderwicks in Spring, by Jeanne Birdsall
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The Penderwicks in Spring, by Jeanne Birdsall
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With over one million copies sold, this series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family, from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestseller Jeanne Birdsall, is perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild and Edward Eager. Springtime is finally arriving on Gardam Street, and there are surprises in store for each member of the family. Some surprises are just wonderful, like neighbor Nick Geiger coming home from war. And some are ridiculous, like Batty’s new dog-walking business. Batty is saving up her dog-walking money for an extra-special surprise for her family, which she plans to present on her upcoming birthday. But when some unwelcome surprises make themselves known, the best-laid plans fall apart. Filled with all the heart, hilarity, and charm that has come to define this beloved clan, The Penderwicks in Spring is about fun and family and friends (and dogs), and what happens when you bring what's hidden into the bright light of the spring sun.
The Penderwicks in Spring, by Jeanne Birdsall- Amazon Sales Rank: #68330 in Books
- Brand: Birdsall, Jeanne
- Published on: 2015-03-24
- Released on: 2015-03-24
- Format: Deckle Edge
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.50" h x 1.18" w x 5.88" l, 1.46 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 352 pages
From School Library Journal Gr 4–7—The Penderwick family is back in the fourth book of Birdsall's popular series. With the addition of younger sister Lydia and the recent death of beloved dog Hound, the cast of characters has changed a bit. Though told from the perspectives of Batty and Ben—the younger brother added to the clan in The Penderwicks on Gardam Street (Knopf, 2008)—this is truly Batty's story. Rosalind is in college, and Skye and Jane are both in high school. In this volume, Batty discovers that she has a talent for singing, which she keeps a secret from the rest of her family so that she can plan a Grand Birthday Concert. Jeffrey, their family friend, will be visiting for Skye's birthday, and Batty wants to ask him to be her mentore. She also takes on a job walking dogs to pay for voice lessons. She's conflicted about this because she believes that it was her fault that Hound died and she doesn't want to "curse" any more dogs. Fans of the series may find the time jump jarring—Batty, who was only four during the first book, is now 10—and the lack of OPS (Older Penderwick Sisters) dismaying. Throughout the series, Birdsall has demonstrated considerable skill at crafting a modern classic, merging modern-day wit with an old-fashioned charm. Birdsall is a master at making the everyday exciting. VERDICT This latest addition to the beloved series ends on a satisfying note, and readers will eagerly await the final book.—Jessica Ko, Los Angeles Public Library
Review “The warmth and compassion of the Penderwick family comes through in every page of this slice-of-life novel, healing emotional bruises and reassuring readers that most problems can be overcome.” —Publishers Weekly starred review“…chock full of all the qualities fans love (humor, heart, and the honest exploration of emotions…[t]he Penderwicks have a strong bench, so, happily, expect more.”—Booklist starred review
About the Author When Jeanne Birdsall was young, she promised herself she’d be a writer someday—so that she could write books for children to discover and enjoy, just as she did at her local library. She is the author of The Penderwicks, which won the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, The Penderwicks on Gardam Street, and The Penderwicks at Point Mouette. Jeanne lives in Northampton, Massachusetts, with her husband and an assortment of animals, including a dog named Cagney. You can find out more about Jeanne, her books, and her animal friends at JeanneBirdsall.com.
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful. Spring is Here! By LibraryLady I think The Penderwicks on Gardam Street always will be my favorite, but The Penderwicks in Spring may be a close second. This book jumps seven years ahead in time: Rosalind is in college, Jane and Skye in high school, and Batty is almost 11. This story is truly hers and Ben's (oh, I do love Ben!) who is now seven. Batty finds herself in need of money for a very special purpose and somewhat reluctantly begins a dog-walking business. Their sports-loving neighbor, Nick Geiger, is due back from the war, and Ben, an accomplished rock digger, can barely contain himself. There's a new baby sister, Lydia, who simultaneously brings out love and exasperation from everyone as only a 2-year-old can do. While longtime readers may be disappointed at first that the three older sisters are supporting characters in this, don't worry--they still have their shining moments (especially Skye), and the story does not suffer for it.Jeanne Birdsall previously has reached down and touched deep emotions--particularly in the third book, The Penderwicks at Point Mouette--but not like she does in this one. Batty unintentionally overhears a conversation, which shakes her very foundations. This series has always had the ability to bring me to tears, and Batty's inner turmoil is no exception. However, never fear, the trademark Penderwick humour and levity are still here, as well as an ending that will leave you wiping away tears of happiness.The fourth Penderwick novel has certainly been worth the wait. Spring has indeed come to the Penderwicks, and no family deserves it more!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful. Few books have ever made me cry. This was one of them. By Therese I want to say first that, as much as I read books and love them, few, few books have ever made me cry. This was one of them. I just want to thank Jeanne Birdsall for writing a book that could mean so so much to me. It touched me deeply.I truly felt for Batty as she went through the emotional ringaroundtherosy that she did. It was hard for her, and it was painful, and I've rarely read something that described those kinds of feelings so well.I love Batty as the heroine. I was unsure about whether the time jump was a good idea, but ohmygoodness, it was. I loved seeing their 'new' world. I loved seeing Nick Geiger return and once again be Batty's hero. (In certain situations.)I loved seeing Ben's point of view, and I loved meeting Lydia.But Batty was the crowning glory. I travelled with her. I laughed with her, and I cried with her. Words cannot express how much I loved this book.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Delightful Return to a Favorite Childhood Series By Caroline Contains minor spoilers and some references to the first three books.I love the Penderwicks. I will never forget the day I first read book one. I was ten, and I was in bed recovering from being sick, too unwell to get up and do anything but too restless to lie still with my mind unoccupied. I needed a good story to take my mind off my discomfort, and I found the The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy, which at the time was the only book on my shelf I had not yet read. The day passed in a blissful daze as I read the book cover to cover without stopping. In my somewhat fevered state the story seemed more real to me than my own life, and I remember thinking it was the happiest thing I had ever read. Since that day, the three Penderwicks books (I read books two and three sometime over the following months and have reread all of them several times) have had a special place in my heart; to me they are the epitome of innocent childhood joy and the symbol of happy days gone by. So when I heard there was going to be a new Penderwicks book I was both delighted and anxious. As excited as I was to read the latest installment in the Penderwick’s story, I also worried that a new book could never measure up to the others’ perfection I remembered from my childhood. I thought I might ruin the magic of my old favorites by reading the new book as my now-more-mature self. I should not have worried. Jeanne Birdsall has lost none of her charm, and this latest story is filled with all the same gentle humor and touching sweetness as the others.I think what I admire most about this new Penderwicks book is the way Birdsall so skillfully presents the characters as their older selves. Since the story takes place five years after book three, I was afraid that the characters would either have changed so much that they were unrecognizable, or still be the same even though they are older. Thankfully, neither was the case, and I was delighted with the way each character was so recognizable, but also so matured. This is especially true about Batty, who has grown up so much, and yet is still undeniably the same little girl who once made a fort out of Mrs Tifton’s couch pillows. The three older sisters also retain their unique characteristics, although they now have more adult concerns and are not the main focus of the story. I loved seeing other familiar characters again too, such as Iantha, Ben, Nick, Tommy, and of course, Jeffrey. We also get to meet several enjoyable new characters, most notably little Lydia, the latest addition to the Penderwick family. And I was especially delighted to note that the Penderwick Family Honor is still as important as ever; I love the way the traditional MOPS (Meeting Of Penderwick Sisters) now has to take new forms, such as MOOPSAB (Meeting Of Older Penderwick Sisters And Ben).I have to admit that in the first three books, I always found Batty the least interesting of the four original sisters. Skye was my favorite, and I also loved Jane and Rosalind. To me Batty was just the small, quiet tag-along with the butterfly wings, and in my mind I usually classed her with Hound (the family dog), thinking of her almost more as a pet than as one of the girls. So, needless to say, an all-about-Batty book was not what I had hoped for. But after reading it I repent of that attitude and now appreciate Batty so much more. Batty deserved a chance to take center stage and come into her own, and I am glad she got it. She is sweet and unique, and I am surprised at how different she is from her older sisters. Her place in the family shifts; she takes on responsibility and becomes an example to the little ones rather than always being the littlest herself. There are also some conflicts around Batty from the first book that are resolved in this one now that she is older. My favorite part is that she starts to develop a new relationship with Skye. The one thing that always bothered me about Skye’s character was that she never seemed to love and cherish her littlest sister as much as Rosalind and Jane did. In this book we find out why, and the issue is resolved.I do think that this book has one major fault by having Batty as the sole focal character (not counting the few passages from the point of view of Ben, the little brother); it makes for a weaker, less intricate plot. In the previous three books, each sister has had her own plotline which made the story more three-dimensional, since the reader would have to be thinking about all of them at once. But in this one every chapter is about Batty, so there is less anticipation and suspense. The story is still lovely, but in that one element it is inferior to the first three. I think my favorite of the four books is The Penderwicks on Gardam Street because of the character interaction and the story line, but they are all excellent, and will forever be among my favorite books.Overall I think The Penderwicks in Spring was a well-done and enjoyable children’s book. I did not love it in quite the same way as the other three, but that is only because I am first reading it when I am older, without all the special memories associated with it; it was still a delightful return to a beloved series. I am looking forward to seeing what happens in the final book of this series, although I also wish the author would go back and fill in some adventures from the five-year gap between books three and four. Highly recommended to all children as well as anyone in need of a simple, heartwarming story (although I do not think anyone should read this without having first read the other books as Batty’s journey to find her place in the family would not be as meaningful). No little girl should grow up without reading about this wonderful family. Five stars are well justified.
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